Question

Is 2 a factor of 72 in division

Answer 1

Yes because 72 can be divisible by 2 and 72/2 is 36

Answer 2

Yes, any number that you can divide 72 by without creating an irrational number answer is a factor of 72. Therefore, since when we divide 72 by 2, we get 36, which is a whole number and therefore satisfies the criteria.